The course is aimed at the knowledge of spine disorders of most frequent observation, of which the student will learn symptoms, signs and principles of conservative and surgical treatment. The main pathologies of congenital spine, development and adulthood will be treated. Based on what the student learned, he must be autonomous in diagnosing the most common pathologies, but especially in distinguishing paramorphisms from actual pathologies. It will then be able to apply theoretical knowledge to technical-orthopedic practice, to the production of customized orthoses or to the adaptation of existing ones on the market.
Course Prerequisites
Graduates in orthopedic techniques are healthcare professionals who, in conjunction with other professional figures, provide technical assistance during the rehabilitation of patients suffering from orthopedic-traumatological, neurological or other (urological, oncological) pathologies. During the first year of the course they must have acquired the basic knowledge of math, physics and basic sciences as well as fundamental psychology notions in order to deal with the patient's direct approach during internship. As a statute for the transition from 1st to 2nd year by September 30, the student must have obtained the following evaluations: Anatomy and Applied Biology Integrated Course Internship Seminary Skeletal Muscle Anatomy and Orthopedic Techniques.
Teaching Methods
The lessons will be held in compliance with the Governance provisions: lectures, presentation and discussion of clinical cases. Power point will be used for the lectures, which will then be made available on the KIRO moodle platform.
Assessment Methods
The final test is written and focuses on the topics covered during the lessons. The learning outcomes are verified through the administration of a questionnaire of 30 questions; the correct test will be awarded a score of 30: each correct answer is assigned the score: 1. The duration of the test is 1 hour: during the exam the use of notes, texts, telephone is not allowed. The teacher is available to clarify any doubts regarding the formulation / interpretation of the questions. The final evaluation of the integrated course, consisting of two modules, is the result of the average of the marks obtained in each module. The partial tests, if passed, are valid for one year.
Texts
Orthopedic Clinic. Manual Atlas Mancini Attilio; Morlacchi Carlo - Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2003 Pediatric Orthopedics - L. Pedrotti - Pavia University Press 2012 Pediatric Orthopedics: questions and answers - G.Clemente, S.Citterio, G. Carpagna, L.Pedrotti - Pavia University Press 2015
Contents
Biomechanics of the spine Semeiotics of the spine Scoliosis Kyphosis Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis
Course Language
Italian
More information
The organization of any seminars will be announced during the semester
